Lip Blush
Tattooing
Melbourne

Lip blush tattoo, also known as lip blushing or lip tinting, is a semi-permanent makeup procedure designed to enhance the natural appearance of the lips by adding colour and definition. Unlike traditional lipstick or lip liner, lip blush tattooing involves depositing pigment into the lips' top layers to create a subtle, natural-looking tint.

During the procedure, we use specialised tattoo machine to apply the pigment in small, precise strokes along the lip line and within the lips' surface. We carefully select pigment shades that complements your natural lip colour and desired look, whether it's a soft nude hue or a more vibrant shade.

Lip blush tattooing can address various lip concerns, including pale or uneven lip colour, asymmetry, and thin lips. By adding definition and colour to the lips, this technique can create the illusion of fuller, more youthful lips without the need for daily makeup application.

After the initial procedure, clients may experience some swelling and redness, which typically subsides within a few days. The colour of the lips may appear darker initially but will gradually fade to a more natural-looking tint over the following weeks. It's essential to follow our aftercare instructions to ensure proper healing and long-lasting results.

Overall, lip blush tattooing offers a low-maintenance solution for achieving beautifully tinted lips that enhance your natural beauty and save time on daily makeup application.

Lip Blush

The Pixel Lip Blush Tattoo: This technique provides a subtle improvement to the natural lip, through a gentle pixel method to amplify definition and give the impression of fuller lips. Perfect for clients that are satisfied with their lip shape yet desiring a subtle tint, this approach yields the most authentic result. Whether preferring a hue that matches your natural lip colour or opting for a gentle colour choice, it offers a customised and subtle enhancement.

Colour Selection: Our extensive pigment collection ensures precise matching to your natural lip shade or allows you to bring in your favourite lipstick for reference. If you're uncertain about the colour after healing, adjustments can easily be made during the perfecting session for your peace of mind.

Lip Stick Lip Blush Tattoo: This technique involves blending pigment evenly across the entire lip, ensuring a seamless transition of colour. It's especially beneficial for individuals with significant lip asymmetry or loss of vermilion. By enhancing the lip's shape strategically, we can achieve improved definition and symmetry. It's common for clients to underestimate the natural fullness of their lips, as the vermilion tends to fade with age. For clients who prefer wearing lipstick daily and desire a richer lip colour, we recommend bringing in your preferred lipstick for colour matching.

Lip Neutralisation

Lip neutralisation can be particularly beneficial for individuals with hyperpigmentation, uneven lip tone, or those seeking to balance the colour of their lips for a more uniform look. It offers a long-lasting solution to enhance the appearance of the lips and boost confidence.

Lip neutralisation is a lip tattoo procedure aimed at correcting or balancing the natural colour of the lips. It involves using specialised pigments to adjust the tone of the lips, either by lightening or neutralising the existing colour.

Overall, lip neutralisation is a safe and effective cosmetic procedure that can help achieve a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing lip appearance.

Frequently asked questions

LIP BLUSHING

Will it look like lipstick? NO. It does not replace your lipstick. It will however give your lips a natural, opaque and blushing of color (similar to a tinted chapstick). Like "blush" on your cheeks, Lip Blush will add a tint of color and gently accentuate the shape and color of your lips. You can still apply lipstick or any other lip product over your lip blush tattoo. If you want a wake up with make-up look that doesn't "look" like you have makeup on, this is what this service provides.

As we lose collagen and elasticity in our skin, the natural color in our lips starts to break down and we lose our shape. Making our lips appear smaller and dull in color. Not only are you able to add color, but we can also help to camouflage minor asymmetries, scarring or hyperpigmentation. We cannot tattoo outside of the lip tissue, so blushing will not change your lip size, but WILL create the appearance of fuller looking lips.

Results will vary from person to person, but on average, can last anywhere from 2-3+ years. Each year you will see the color get lighter until it disappears. It will gently fade out exposing the color of your own lips. It is recommended to do a touch-up within 3-months of your initial session. This is due to your body wanting to push out pigment in the healing process. Because lip tissue regenerates so quickly, an "Annual Refresh" is recommended every few years or as desired for maintenance.

Here are some factors will cause your semi-permanent tattoo to fade faster:

Oily skin
Retinol or Vitamin C
Iron deficiency
Sun exposure
Exfoliants
Exposure to salt water

Not at all! The tattooing process lasts about three to four hours for the first appointment. We uses numbing cream (as your request) and gentle technique. Some are more sensitive than others and especially so if you do not follow the pre-care instructions.

It is important to note individuals vary in tolerance and may be uncomfortable, but tolerable for most people. We use a Lidocaine pre-tattoo numbing cream to help with discomfort and a secondary Epinephrine based numbing agent throughout the session.

If you are nervous about pain, you may take 1- 2 Paracetamol (acetaminophen) 30 minutes before your appointment. DO NOT take Advil or drink a coffee before your appointment. Coffee and Advil will cause you to bleed lots and also make you more sensitive during the procedure.

Yes, however, on the first session we will have to colour correct your lips to cancel out the cool tones sometimes we need couple session to do this.

This means the initial colour we tattoo MUST be vibrant! If we are to tattoo any other colour you risk darkening your lips further or having absolutely no results at all.

When healed at 6 weeks, most if not all of the darkness in your lips will be covered and your lips will have a nudey-pink even tone.

Note that results cannot be guaranteed and lightening or evening out dark lips may take a few sessions (as we've mentioned before). Under no circumstances will we tattoo a "NUDE" color on dark or cool toned lips. If you are unsure if you have dark or cool toned lips you can send us a picture of your lips in natural light to confirm. Lips too dark or thick will be rejected so please be sure to email pictures if your lips are extremely dark grey or black in color.

Touchups are recommended for everybody.

On touchup sessions, we can alter the shape and colour of your tattoo or go bolder or fill in spots that didn't retain pigment as well as others during healing. Touchups will also add longevity to the life of your tattoo. A Touchup can be booked no sooner than 6 weeks of your last appointment. Please read the FAQ page to ensure you have waited long enough from laser treatments, filler or botox to have a touchup done.

Touchups will be an extra charge and the touchup fee does go up after a period of time after the initial appointment.

LIP BLUSH: Is a 2+ step process. Lips heal very quickly and change colour dramatically from your initial session to the "healed" results. They will lighten about 50% once fully healed vs what they look like when you've finished your first session. And they change again and again over 4-6 weeks as they continue to fully heal. Trust the process! Lip Blush typically lasts 2-3+ years. We recommend an Annual Refresh (done within 2 years of your 1st session, at a discounted 50% off the current rates, for our CURRENT CLIENTS who have received tattoo work by me). A great way to keep your cosmetic tattoo work crisp.

You may NOT have this procedure if :

You are under 18
You are pregnant or breastfeeding
Have been on Accutane within the past year
Have HIV or Hepatitis or any other infectious or viral diseases
Undergoing Chemotherapy
You are Epileptic
You are taking medications that may affect how your skin responds to blood clotting and healing.
You develop infections easily
Pregnant or nursing
History of Keloids or Hypertrophic scarring Diabetic (require doctor’s note)
Chemotherapy (consult your doctor)
Viral infections and/or diseases
Epilepsy, Pacemaker or major heart problems
Organ transplant or Skin irritations
Psoriasis near the treated area
Flushed/red skin, Rosacea, Eczema, Dermatitis, acne in your brows, sun damaged skin sunburn etc.
Sick (cold, flu, etc.)
Accutane in the past year
Botox 3-4 weeks before and after appointment
Heart conditions, Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure, Poor general health.
Any treatment, medication, or illness that compromises the immune system is likely to interfere with healing, making you NOT a good candidate for cosmetic tattoo procedures.
All clients must be 18+ for any tattoo service w/a valid photo.

Do not consume caffeine and alcohol for 24 hours prior to your appointment to prevent excessive pain and bleeding.
Do NOT TAKE ADVIL or other blood thinners such a Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E and/or Ibuprofen unless medically necessary, 48-72 hrs prior to your procedure. Extra strength Tylenol can be taken if you have low pain tolerance.
Avoid exercising the day of the procedure.
Do not take or get any chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, vitamin E, retinols, fish oil, at least 4 weeks before your appointment.
If you have a history Herpes or cold sore, take anti-vitals such as Acyclovir1 week before and after the procedure.
Do not wax or bleach two weeks prior to the procedure.
Please read the aftercare and arrange your schedule accordingly to the healing stage. There is downtime for every procedure.

For Lip Blush:

If your appointment is booked during an outbreak of cold sores on your lips the procedure may not be done. Please be aware that you have the simplex virus herpes, you may awaken an outbreak following this treatment. It is highly recommended to take an anti-viral medication such as Zivorax / Acyclovir 5 days before, then the day of. Then 5 days after or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not get lip injections 6 weeks before and after this treatment.
Keep well hydrated drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day as well as moisturising the lips from a few days before.
Exfoliate the lips by means of a tooth brush pr sugar scrub.
You should keep away from direct sunlight and tanning beds for three to four days before.
Avoid this procedure during your menstrual cycle as you are often more sensitive.
Arnica tablets can be taken before and after the procedure to assist with healing.

On the appointment date, we will consult about shape and colour before we start the tattoo. Tattooing will not start until the final design is drawn for you and agreed on.